During then, the record amount of snow to fall in one day at Atlanta is 8.3 inches (21.1 centimetres) on
January 23, 1940.
Atlanta - Extreme Daily Snowfall for Each Year.
| Inches | Date | Centimetres |
|---|
| 0.0 | December 31, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2.3 | January 17, 2018 | 5.8 |
| 1.5 | December 09, 2017 | 3.8 |
| 0.2 | January 22, 2016 | 0.5 |
Outside of fruit and vegetables, Georgia actually has a lot to offer and is one of the best places to live in the South. We have ranked the top ten best places to live in Georgia and took into account all the aspects of a good place to live: safety, cost of living, commute time, and even population density.
Officially, we've only had one White Christmas in Atlanta, when more than an inch of snow fell in 2010.
The Georgia blizzard of 1993 was officially the biggest blizzard in Georgia history. While it may not have accumulated the largest snowfall ever recorded, it was some of the worst winter weather in Georgia to go down in history.
January and into February somewhat wetter than normal before going drier again later in February. Snow probably occurs with near normal frequency but compared to recent winters there could be more snow than we've seen for some a few years. Spring 2021 updates will begin in January.
Georgia continues to be hit with a rainy season with near-record rainfall. This brings the Gulf of Mexico's milder temperatures and moisture up into the South, colliding with the cooler temperatures and causing rain — lots of it.
Atlanta's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 33.5°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 89.4°F.
“With La Nina well established and expected to persist through the upcoming 2020 winter season, we anticipate the typical, cooler, wetter North, and warmer, drier South, as the most likely outcome of winter weather that the U.S. will experience this year,” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of NOAA's Climate Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac just released its annual extended forecast for winter 2020-2021. The Almanac predicts “a light winter for most of us here in the United States, with warmer-than-normal temperatures in the forecast for a large part of the country.”
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Farmers' Almanac has released their winter 2020-2021 forecast, calling it the “Winter of Great Divide” across the United States. Here in the Southeast, they predict a chilly and showery winter with below normal temperatures and average rainfall levels.
The Farmers' Almanac claims that followers report around an 80 to 85 percent accuracy for its predictions.
Atlanta averages of 48 days a year below freezing and 2.9 inches of snow annually, and the city also averages 47.12 inches of rainfall each year over 113 days, according to. Conversely, it's sunny 60 percent of the time in Atlanta.
Climate Averages
| Atlanta, Georgia | United States |
|---|
| Snowfall | 1.4 in. | 27.8 in. |
| Precipitation | 109.3 days | 106.2 days |
| Sunny | 217 days | 205 days |
| Avg. July High | 88.3° | 85.8° |
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, Georgia. It's always a snow day when Snow Mountain is in session! Located just outside of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park is one of the most interesting southeast destinations in the US.
The best time to visit Georgia is May, June or September, especially in the lowlands around Tbilisi, as you'll avoid the summer heat and humidity as well as the freezing winter. Autumn harvest time is well worth a mention, especially around the vineyards of Kakheti.
Georgia's Safest Cities from Severe Weather
- Milledgeville. Milledgeville tops our list due to the lowest combined score referencing occurrences of tornadoes, lightning, and hail.
- Cordele. More than 11,000 people call this safe city home.
- Grovetown.
- Winder.
- Conyers.
- Vidalia.
- Thomasville.
- Jesup.
Georgia has four distinct seasons and offers many outdoor attractions and activities during each. Summer is peach season, while fall is time for foliage and the pecan harvest. During the winter, travelers can choose between snow in the north and milder temperatures in the south.
The climate of Georgia is a humid subtropical climate with most of the state having short, mild winters and long, hot summers. Winter in Georgia is characterized by mild temperatures and little snowfall around the state, with the potential for snow and ice increasing in the northern parts of the state.
Georgia's capital Tbilisi enjoys pleasant weather throughout the year. Summers are quite hot and humid, while autumn and winter are both reasonably mild – if you are expecting to see snow-covered Tbilisi in winter, you'll be disappointed. It rarely snows in the capital.
Risk mitigation is key. English is widely spoken in Georgia, and people here are renowned for their hospitality and kindness towards strangers. This, combined with the very low crime rate, makes Tbilisi a safe city and Georgia a safe country in general.
9 reasons to visit Georgia now
- Tbilisi: An eclectic melting pot.
- Ushguli: Europe's highest village.
- The birthplace of wine.
- Mysterious cave cities.
- Supra: A traditional Georgian feast.
- Remote mountain villages.
- Europe's most surreal museum.
- Beautiful and ancient churches.
The U.S. 2020-2021 Winter ForecastThe Almanac is calling for a 'Wild Card Winter' in some southern parts of the country, meaning conditions could turn from mild to serious or visa versa. The west and southwest regions should see a dry, generally mild winter this year, without too many surprises.
November 2020 to October 2021. Winter temperatures will be above normal, on average, with the coldest periods in mid-December and early and mid-January. Precipitation will be near normal, with mostly below-normal snowfall. The snowiest periods will occur in mid-December and early March.
One of the reasons for this is the strong polar vortex. The polar vortex is an area of low pressure over the poles and when it is strong, it typically keeps the coldest air over the Arctic. This has led to a lack of arctic air over the Lower 48. The polar vortex is expected to remain strong into late January.
A strong La Niña is defined as having sea surface temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius colder than average.
